A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey reveals that four in ten Filipinos, or 41%, support the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. Conducted between December 12 and December 18, 2024, and commissioned by Stratbase, the survey highlights the nation’s…
Elon Musk is Building a New World Order Beyond Governments
Elon Musk, the tech mogul and the world’s richest man, is crafting a strategy to place himself above nation-states, potentially reshaping a new world order in his own image. Political analyst0 Elad Nehorai said Musk’s growing influence is part of…
Macron Slams Elon Musk Over Alleged Interference in European Politics
French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticized Elon Musk, accusing the tech billionaire of meddling in European elections, including next month’s snap federal polls in Germany. Speaking during a foreign policy address in Paris, Macron didn’t mention Musk by name…
Former President Carter Foils Trump’s Grand Inaugural Plans from Beyond the Grave
Former President Jimmy Carter, who once labeled Donald Trump a “disaster,” seems to have landed one final jab at the president-elect—even in death. At 100 years old, Carter passed away last week. His death prompted the customary 30-day period of…
Budget Deadlock Threatens Cotabato City Projects
Cotabato City, Philippines — The Cotabato City government faces an uncertain future for its planned commerce and trade initiatives in its 37 barangays as the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) continues to withhold approval of its proposed 2025 operational budget. Mayor Mohammad Bruce…
Hooked on Outrage: How Spectacle Shapes Philippine Elections and Society
Philippine elections are more than just a process—they’re a reflection of who we are as a nation. In a country where 99% of the 114-million population owns a smartphone, and 7 out of 10 use the internet via mobile phones,…
America’s First Oligarch? Russian Dissident Sounds the Alarm
Could the United States be on the brink of embracing its first true oligarch? Russian dissident and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov thinks so. In a candid interview with the Huffington Post on Sunday, Kasparov warned that Elon Musk’s…
South Korean President Yoon Declares Martial Law, Sparks Nationwide Protests
In an unprecedented move late Tuesday night, South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law—the first such action in the nation’s democratic era since 1987. The shocking announcement aired live on national television at 11:00 PM local time (14:00 GMT),…
Why Competence Often Takes a Backseat in Philippine Senate Races
In a country where the Senate is supposed to be a chamber of seasoned policymakers, the recent survey results for the 2025 senatorial elections revealed a perplexing pattern. Competent and credentialed candidates—academics, professionals, and former public servants with proven track…
Impeachment Complaint Filed Against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte Amid Mounting Controversies
The political turbulence in the Philippines intensified on Monday as civil society activists filed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, accusing her of constitutional violations, betrayal of public trust, and “high crimes.” At the center of the controversy…
Quad Committee Strikes Back: Cracking Down on Malicious Vlogs Targeting Lawmakers
The Philippine Lower House’s Quad Committee has drawn a firm line: while it welcomes constructive criticism, it will not tolerate the spread of malicious lies by vloggers aimed at discrediting its members. Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, lead…
Marcos Dismisses Impeachment Talk Against VP Duterte as ‘Storm in a Teacup
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday brushed aside talk of an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, saying it would only distract Congress from addressing the needs of ordinary Filipinos. “Why waste time on it?” Marcos…






